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Monday, January 14, 2013

Channeling Liam—Jottings

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One year ago on Round and Square (14 January 2012)—Displays of Authenticity: The Tebow Shuffle
Two years ago on Round and Square (14 January 2011)—Newsprint Nonpareil: Resource Center

[a] Liamspeak PD

I don't know who you are,
but I will find you...

...and I will tell you that the only way to enjoy your life at the highest levels is to
notice things. Get yourself a notebook, carry it around with you, and jot stuff.

Words aren't necessary and, no, don't do it on your phone or tablet.

[b] Jottings RF

Sunday, January 13, 2013

Channeling Liam—Soft Dental Care

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One year ago on Round and Square (13 January 2012)—Heian Japan: Work
Two years ago on Round and Square (13 January 2011)—Ponder College: Resource Center

[a] Liamspeak PD

I don't know who you are,
but I will find you...

...and I will tell you that it is better for your teeth and gums
to choose a "soft" tootbrush, rather than "middle" or "hard."

[b] Dental "Care" RF

Saturday, January 12, 2013

Channeling Liam—Backup Disks

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On this date on Round and Square's History

12 April 2013—China's Lunar Calendar 2013 04-12
12 April 2013—Assignments: Ethnographic Review
12 April 2012—La Pensée Chinoise: Chinese Civilization (and Thought)
12 April 2011—Breaking the Vessel: Crafting a History

[a] Liamspeak PD

I don't know who you are,
but I will find you...

...and I will remind you that you need three backup disks for
your computer. You should alternate them between home,
office, and some third location of your choice.

You think I'm kidding?

Just lose a year of work, and whine to me later.

[b] Got your back RF

Friday, January 11, 2013

Channeling Liam—Q-Tips

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One year ago on Round and Square (11 January 2012)—Seinfeld Ethnography: Smoking Kramer
Two years ago on Round and Square (11 January 2011)—China's Lunar Calendar: Resource Center

[a] Liamspeak PD

I don't know who you are,
but I will find you...

...and I will tell you that I have traveled the world,
and bought cotton swabs in many countries.
Almost all of them have cheap, awkward
plastic stems, and I hate them.

Yup

Nope

[b] Swab Target RF

Thursday, January 10, 2013

Channeling Liam—Frozen Four

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On this date on Round and Square

10 January 2012—Heian Japan: Family Life
10 January 2011—Erlangen 91052: Resource Center

[a] Liamspeak PD

I don't know who you are,
but I will find you...

...and I will tell you that the most exciting Final Four of the week...

is Frozen.

[b] Speed RF

Wednesday, January 9, 2013

Channeling Liam—Rosé

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One year ago on Round and Square (9 January 2012)—Just Do It Over: National Championship Game
Two years ago on Round and Square (9 January 2011)—From the Geil Archive: Resource Center

[a] Liamspeak PD

I don't know who you are,
but I will find you...

...and I will explain that rosé is (almost) never an adequate compromise
between red and white (and continue—if you have time—to tell you that
the entire idea of such an either/or "choice" is flawed to the core,
both oenologically and morally).

Tuesday, January 8, 2013

Channeling Liam—Spring Flowers

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One year ago on Round and Square (8 January 2012)—Education in Heian Japan
Two years ago on Round and Square (8 January 2011)—The Accidental Ethnographer: Resource Center

[a] Liamspeak PD

I don't know who you are,
but I will find you...

...and I will tell you that few things are as beautiful
and fragrant in spring as fresh flowers.